Traktor DJ 2
As a SoundCloud Go+ user, you can now access SoundCloud's extensive catalogue from within Traktor.
Offline capabilities as part of the SoundCloud DJ subscription are not currently enabled.
Which versions of Traktor are supported?
In order to access your SoundCloud account from the DJ app you will need Traktor DJ 2. Traktor DJ 2 is available on Mac, PC, and iPad.
How do I get access to my SoundCloud content from Traktor DJ 2?
To access your SoundCloud content from Traktor, you will need a SoundCloud Go+ subscription. New users to SoundCloud Go+ are eligible for a free 30-day trial. You can purchase and learn more about SoundCloud Go+ here.
Alternatively, your Traktor software can redirect to this page through a pop up that appears on the bottom right hand side.
How do I connect my SoundCloud account to Traktor DJ 2?
From your instance of Traktor, click the SoundCloud icon in the left column of the library. A SoundCloud popup will open and prompt you to ‘Start trial or Sign In’.
What is the audio quality for tracks streamed from SoundCloud?
Tracks uploaded at lossless or at a high bitrate will be available for streaming in high quality. We will continue to ensure that as much content as possible is available to our Go+ subscribers in high quality 256kbps AAC.
Will my Cue Points, Loops, Flips etc. work on my SoundCloud content as well?
Yes, once you set Cue Points, Loops and Flips on a track from SoundCloud the data will all be saved and next time you stream the SoundCloud file, all of these will be there.
Can I search for tracks from SoundCloud in Traktor DJ 2?
DJs can use the Traktor search bar to search music from SoundCloud’s catalogue. You can tell which songs are from the SoundCloud catalogue as a small SoundCloud icon will be visible in the first column of the library.
How do I see Key, BPM and a waveform overview for SoundCloud tracks?
When you load a SoundCloud track to deck the entire audio stream will be downloaded. Once the download is complete, Traktor will quickly analyze the file and provide you with track information. All this information will be saved and displayed in your library.
Where can I find my own created playlists within Traktor DJ?
Your personal created playlists are at the bottom in the “Playlists and Albums” column inside the DJ library.
Can I create and edit SoundCloud playlists from within Traktor DJ 2?
No, but you can always do this directly from your SoundCloud profile.
Can I record my sets in Traktor DJ 2 with tracks that I am streaming from SoundCloud?
At this point it is not possible to record sets with tracks streamed from SoundCloud.
Can I stream SoundCloud tracks while offline?
At this stage there is no ability to save SoundCloud tracks and play them while offline. You must have an active internet connection to stream SoundCloud tracks from your instance of Traktor.
Can I access my Likes from SoundCloud inside the app?
Yes, you have the most recent 1000 SoundCloud Likes inside Traktor available to stream.
Why am I not being offered a Go+ trial from within Traktor?
This may have happen if you were subscribed to SoundCloud Go+ in the past.
Learn more about our SoundCloud DJ Integrations here.